Machine Technician

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Machine Technician to perform routine and technical production tasks with minimal supervision. You will train lower skilled personnel, maintain process flow, and ensure accuracy in measurements and records.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, using micrometers and gauges, inspecting parts, and maintaining safe, organized work areas across shifts. Equal emphasis on quality and safety is expected.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow detailed instructions on routine tasks.
• Use precision measuring instruments to inspect parts.
• Visually inspect and measure parts being produced.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Maintain organization and communicate with supervision and shifts.
• Operate production machines and equipment as assigned.
• Record part quantities accurately and report scrap data.
• Identify part defects and sort/pack parts.
• Maintain gages and ensure proper gage use.
• Load and unload materials on presses, furnaces, and machines.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Independence

Attention to detail

Mathematical proficiency

Education

High School or equivalent education

Tools

Micrometers

Plug gauges

Dial indicators

Hardness testers

Electronic data collection equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title

Machine Technician

Job Description Summary

Perform a variety of routine and technical production tasks following prescribed methods and procedures with little or no supervision. Provide guidance and training to lower skilled personnel. Maintain work, product and process flow for designated area.

Job Description:

• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions on routine tasks. Perform basic mathematical computations using decimals and fractions. Legible penmanship and accurate completion of reports, charts, and other documents.
• Ability to use a variety of precision measuring instruments and devices, such as but not limited to micrometers, plug gages, dial indicators, hardness testers, air and electronic gages, electronic data collection equipment, etc.
• Ability to visually inspect and measure parts being produced
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Consistently demonstrate production skills and knowledge on product, equipment, processes, routines and procedures.
• Good organizational skills are needed to maintain work area and set priorities according to daily production requirements. Good communication skills are needed to effectively train lower skilled personnel and maintain information flow to supervision and across shifts.
• Maintain a safe working area to ensure the safety of self and other team members, with ability to identify potential safety and environmental hazards and communicate immediately to Leaders.
• Operate a variety of production machines and equipment, including one or more of the following: presses, furnaces, automation and machining centers where setups are made by others. Rotate from one assignment to another with minimal supervision and instruction. Perform repetitive and routine tasks following well-defined procedures.
• Conduct tests and measurements on product following established procedures and instructions. Perform visual inspection on product to detect imperfections. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of part identification (lot ticket) system.
• Maintain accurate records of part quantities and provide accurate data entry of quantity reporting along with scrap reporting
• Demonstrates ability to identify part defects while testing, sorting, and packing parts
• Maintain and react to Statistical Process Control charts, communicating out-of-control conditions to higher skilled technician or Value Stream Team Leader. Identify and segregate non-conforming materials.
• Maintain appropriate gages for current jobs. Return gages from completed jobs to Gage Control Department.
• Ability to read and interpret POS, MOP, and SOP and be able to apply to drawings and prints
• Loading and unloading operations on presses, furnaces and machines.

Required Skills and Education

• High School or equivalent education
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.